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Colosseum

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Vertiv, Nvidia and iGenius to build AI supercomputer in Italy

What happened: Vertiv, Nvidia, and iGenius to deploy Colosseum AI supercomputer in Italy Vertiv, Nvidia, and iGenius have announced a strategic collaboration…

Apr 24, 2025
data infrastructure

Europe and Middle East

Microsoft and du strike $544M deal to expand UAE data infrastructure

Microsoft and du partner to build a $544m hyperscale data centre in the UAE, boosting the region’s cloud and digital infrastructure.

Apr 24, 2025
ITNOG9

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ITNOG9: Italy’s network operators gather in Bologna

ITNOG9, the Italian Network Operators Group’s ninth annual meeting, will be held on 19–20 May 2025 in Bologna.

Apr 23, 2025
Khazna Data Centers

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Khazna expands UAE data centre footprint with new facilities

What happened: Khazna announces new data centre builds in Abu Dhabi and Dubai Khazna Data Centers has unveiled plans to expand its presence in the United Ara…

Apr 23, 2025
nLighten teams up with Shell Spain for renewable energy

Europe and Middle East

nLighten teams up with Shell Spain for renewable energy

nLighten has partnered with Shell Spain to supply renewable energy to its Madrid data centre, using solar and wind power.

Apr 18, 2025
EE, Plusnet & Vodafone top UK rankings

Europe and Middle East

EE, Plusnet & Vodafone top UK rankings

What happened: Opensignal’s UK broadband rankings release Opensignal released its UK broadband performance report on 16 April 2025, based on user data over t…

Apr 18, 2025
FiberCop leads Italian FTTH growth

Europe and Middle East

FiberCop leads Italian FTTH growth

FiberCop captured 58% of FTTH net additions in Q3 2024, rolled out FTTH to 2 million more premises and holds near‑40% active FTTH share.

Apr 18, 2025
BT Ireland unit sale approved by competition authority

Europe and Middle East

BT Ireland unit sale approved by competition authority

Cordiant Digital Infrastructure has secured approval for its $24 million acquisition of BT’s Irish wholesale business.

Apr 16, 2025
Bitcoin author Saifedean Ammous

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UK school adds Austrian economics to curriculum

What happened: UK private school to launch Austrian economics curriculum led by Bitcoin author Lomond School, an independent institution in Helensburgh, Scot…

Apr 14, 2025
vodafone

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Vodafone Vantage under pressure in 1&1 Germany network row

Vodafone’s Vantage Towers is under investigation by German regulator BNetzA over delays affecting 1&1’s 5G network rollout.

Apr 14, 2025
Saudi Arabia tops women in AI

Europe and Middle East

Saudi Arabia tops women in AI

Saudi Arabia leads global female AI representation in AI Index Report 2025, boosting women’s participation and AI workforce growth.

Apr 14, 2025
Nokia

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Nokia and Zayo Europe hit 800Gbps milestone

Nokia and Zayo Europe achieve 800Gbps ‘alien wavelength’ transmission over 1,000km, enhancing network capacity and efficiency.

Apr 11, 2025

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FiberCop steps in as Italy’s EU-funded fibre rollout lags

What happened: Fibercop will replace its rivals and become the dominant player in Italy’s Fiber-optic network project design. FiberCop, supported by KKR, is…

Apr 9, 2025
Colt DCS commits $2.13B to expand data centres in Germany

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Colt DCS commits $2.13B to expand data centres in Germany

Colt DCS invests $2.13bn in expanding data centre capacity across Germany, boosting AI and cloud services infrastructure.

Apr 9, 2025
Iliad-and-InfraVia-partnership

Europe and Middle East

Iliad and InfraVia join forces to scale OpCore across Europe

What happened: New deal sets sights on Europe’s growing demand for data capacity French telecom firm Iliad Group and private equity investor InfraVia Capital…

Apr 8, 2025
Telefónica

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Telefónica Tech and Anjana Data enhance AI governance in Spain

What happened: Telefónica Tech and Anjana Data collaborate on AI governance Telefónica Tech has announced a strategic partnership with Anjana Data to enhance…

Apr 2, 2025
Wassila Zitoune-Dumontet

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Orange Business appoints Zitoune-Dumontet as France CEO

What happened: Orange Business France appoints Wassila Zitoune-Dumontet as new CEO Orange Business has promoted Wassila Zitoune-Dumontet to CEO of its France…

Apr 2, 2025
Starlink

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Starlink begins operations in Oman

Starlink launches high-speed internet services in Oman following approval from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority.

Mar 31, 2025
O₂ Telefónica

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O2 Germany expands rural 5G coverage

What happened: O2 Germany expands 5G network in rural areas O₂ Telefónica has significantly enhanced its 5G network across Germany, focusing on rural and und…

Mar 31, 2025
data-center

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AtlasEdge and Colt unite to enhance connectivity in Portugal

What happened: AtlasEdge and Colt forge partnership AtlasEdge and Colt have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing connectivity in Portugal. Th…

Mar 19, 2025